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Japan has continued its “scientific” whale-hunting program, setting sail in Pacific waters this week.

Sea science upswing on Investigator's arrival

$20 million worth of scientific equipment has docked in Hobart, ushering in a new age of Australian marine science in a stylish coat of blue and green.

Two bodies meet to take throat cancer head-on

Australian researchers have launched a joint effort to learn from the incredibly fast rate of treatment in Chinese hospitals.

New robot goes soft for strength

Engineers have knocked off another important point in mankind’s technological progression – building a robot that is almost immortal.

Broad boost marked from big vax plan

The HPV vaccine has been linked with a 61 per cent reduction in cases of genital warts among young Australian women.

Cell check adds strength to anti-age efforts

Research has revealed a little bit more on the mystery of aging.

Chronic gaps creeping closed

A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.

Gene ruling could limit treatment

Australia’s Federal Court has ruled that private companies can patent human gene mutations.

Google branching out to Tree of Life

Google has launched an ambitious bid to keep people alive – and Googling – for longer.

Plan for fibre to home buried after success

A previously confidential study has revealed that Labor’s all-fibre national broadband network could have been delivered faster and for less money than forecast, and it now appears that the LNP Government has ignored its own review.

Seeds of science future watered in Moscow

Some young Australian students’ ingenious sensor glove have been weighed against inventions from around the world.

Study shows good times are gold

Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.

Uni to boost best parts of regional life

A new research project is seeking the source of strength and cultural heritage to improve regional communities.

Big jump in extinction estimate paints dire picture

Evidence is mounting for the notion that humans are causing a mass extinction event.

Clues sought for source of male rage

An Australian study is looking for the root of teenage aggression.

New green fuel for short path to power

Researchers in the US are working on designer bacteria that eat sunlight and can be burned for fuel.

Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM

Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.

Skin thinking blurs mind/body border

A new study has revealed that the nerves in human skin can judge the size and shape of things they touch.

Study maps origin of sea debris

Australian mathematicians and oceanographers may be able to work out which bits of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch came from where.

Laser split to get fix on nanoparticles

Nanoparticles - engineered materials the size of a few atoms – will be a constant feature of the future, but the tiniest inventions come with the biggest risks.